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TELEGRAMS.

INTERPORT, RIFLE MATCH.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1903.

THE BBW LAW COURTS:

Following are the verbatim reports of the two speeches summatised in our issue last evening

After H. E. bad accepted the trowel and

Mr. Mowbray 8. Northcote, secre tary of the Hongkong Rifle Associa-mallet, which bore the following inscription; Presented to His Excellency Sir Henry tion, favours us with the following Arthur Bike. G.C.MG., Governor of Hongkong, telegram :----

on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the New Law Couris, by Chan & Tang.

Shanghai

[The result now stands as follows:-

Singapore

Shanghai

Hongkong.

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Turkey and the Powers.

LONDON, 11th November.

The Austrian and Russian Ambassadors yesterday handled the Torte their reply to the Porte's answer, renewing their recom- mendations of the latest Reform Scheme for Macedonia,

Native Trouble in South Africa.

A party of rehal Hottentots which crossed the Orange River at Ramends Drift have been repulsed by a detachment of Cape Police.

LATER.

The Macedonia Reform Scheme.

Telegrams from Constantinople by an in- direct route, thus avoiding the Turkish cen. sorship, show that the Austro-Russian reply to Turkey insists on the acceptance of their proposals.

The Kaiser,

The condition of the Kaiser continues favourable and the wound is healing,

The Prime Minister's Speech

at Guildhall.

Mr. Balfour's Guildhall speech has made a most favourable impression on the Con tinent; his endorsement of the Austro Russian Reform Scheme for Macedonia, bis pacific remarks regarding the Far East and his advocacy of arbitration alike evoking the most cordial comments.

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(Manila Cudlenews.)

Russia and Chine,

Peking, November 5. The Viceroy of the Russian Czar in the Far East has demanded of the Government of China the dismissal of the Tantai of Manchuria. The representative of China in Manchuria has become obnoxious to Russia, and the demand that he be recalled is peremptory. It is likely that China will accode.

Russia and Japan.

London, November 5. The British Government learns that negotia 'tions between Russia and Japan for the settlement of their differences aver Manchuria and Corea are progressing satisfactorily.

The French Premier.

Paris, 4th November.

M. Combes, Premier of France, may resign his office within a day or two. Great pressure has been brought against M. Combes by the religious orders.

contractor. 15th November, 1993,"

The Chief Justice said-Your Excellency "very kindly asked me this morning, as Chief Justice, to make a few remarks, on this extreme ly interesting occasion, upon the present Supreme Court and the practical working of administration therein. Perhaps I may be per- mitted, in the first instance, to express, in the name of the members of the legal profession, the Catisfaction we experience in being present here to-day, and in knowing that, all obstacles having been at length over come, Your Excellency is now about to lay the foundation-stone of an edifice thoroughly worthy of the Colony, and of the traditions of the due and proper admir istration of British ju tice. It is most important, in all countries, and specially so in Oriental countries, that justice should be administered not only with firmness; impartiality and promptitude, but also wih dignity, and in surroundings in consonance. with Supreme Courts of His Majesty the King, wherein he administers justice, through his Judges. There have been times quite recently,

when it has been somewhat difficult for the

Ja lĝes to keep up even a semblance of dignity. For certain purposes, I believe, it is con- venient to be in the closest proximity to the General Post Office. It is supposed to enhance

the value of the property. But in the case of the Supreme Court such immediate proximity is a serious drawback. I can, from my own experience, assuré your Ex- cellency that you have no more active and energetic Civil servants than those engaged in what I may call the carpentering branch

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AIENTSIN.

{Fram Our Own Correspondent.)

October 46th.

have been indicted, and 91 have been convicted, by the Supreme Court, during the last 1Ó months. But I must not weary you. Speaking generally, I may say that the Court is, at pres ent, working in a satisfactory manner, with little friction or delay. Indeed, there is not a

A friend, writing from Peking and referring single case on my paper for trial, in which the

to the Peking incident, says, "the magazine in parties are ready to proceed, which has not been disposed of. I think, therefore, I may question is situated as nearly as possible in the affirm that there is no unnecessary delay in the centre of the Legation compound, enclosed administration of justice. I thank your Ex-within a wall together with the buildings of the cellency for having-asked-me-to-make-these- Temarks, and I will no longer hinder the Commissariat Ordnance, etc. Before the oc performance of the interesting - function, of laying the foundation stone of this much needed edifice. (Applause.)

His Excellency, having formally laid the stone, said in the name of justice, I declare this stone to be well and truly laid.

The stone, a fine block of Chinese granite, bears the following inscription in guilt letters -

THIS STONE WAS LAID

on the 12th November, 1993, by

His Excellency

Sir Henry Arthur Blake, G.CM.G, Governor of Hongkong.

L

William Chatham, Minst. C.E.,

Director of Public Works,

Aston Webb, R.A., E. Ingress Bell, F,R,1,B.A.,

Architects.

Chan A Tong,

Contractor.

currence a sentry patrolled in front of the locked door leading into the enclosure, but the rear end of the building, a matter of about 80 yards facing on a piece of waste ground, was totally unguarded. The persons who entered climbed over this portion as the marks on the wall plainly showed, and, however strenuously de- nied by the authorities, the fact remains that the battery was found as reported, as well as the spare breech blocks belonging to the big guns commanding the Carriage Park being missing. An additional sentry now patrols ́nside the enclosure and the outer walls are

̈Co-day's Advertisements.

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.”

HE COMPETITION

the Men Instion will SATURDAY

To-day's Advertisements.

INDO-CHINA. STEAM İNAVIGATION:: |

COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR MANILA

"LOONGSANG,"

Long Range, Cups and Spoons, commencing THE Company's Steamship at 3.30 PM.

RANCES-700 and Boo yards. Ten-Shats-and-a-Sighter at each Range.

MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE, Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 13th November, 1993.

HONGKONG GUN CLUB.

145

HE ANNUAL for the

CHAMPIONSHIP will be held o MORROW, the 14th instant.

The Members will be AT HOME to THEIR FRIENDS TO-MORROW, the 14th, from

A. TURNER, Tlon. Sec., Gun Club. Hongkong, 13th November, 1903. (1352 PUBLIC AUCTION.

3.30 PM. '

also guarded during the night. This plainly THE Undersigned have received instructions shows that something more than mere robbery occurred.

Several foreigners have been roughly handled by Chinese soldiers in Peking of late, three cases within a fortnight being mentioned. The last victim of assault was a Russian who was kaocked senseless, but not robbed, though he had some valuables upon him, therefore rob. bery was not the object. It is noticed that the Chinese troops in the capital are getting more and more insolent in their behaviour, and, as they generally go about in gangs of 8 org, it is generally preferred to give them a wide berth.

thoroughly enjoy the trip. The Peking detach- and are due at Peitsang to-morrow, when they ment started on the troi to Tientsin on the 23rd

are going to be attacked by the Tientsin Volun eers, and a lively skirmish is being prepared.

The Indian Prince, who has been visiting here, received a deputation of Sikhs during his

brief stay in Tientsin, who presented him with. a customary offering of five gold sovereigns which, be just touched with his finger tips in acknowledgment and returned in the usual way. They also presented a petition for a contribu- tion to the Templa which they are trying to build here and which is to cost some Szo,oco. They have at present only some $2,000.

His Excellency, preeeding, said—Sir William Goodman, Mr. Chatham, indies and gentlemen, may 1 add, gentlemen of the jury (laughter) felicitate myself on being in a position efore I leave the Colony to lay the foundation stone of this most important public building. From the statements that have been made by the Chief Justice and the Director of Public Works you will have gathered the reasons, and

The men marching up to Peking from here the necessity, for the abandonment of the pre- did the trip in excellent style taking exactly a sent Supreme Court which was acquired at a week on the road. As is invariably the case time when the population of this Colony was in long marches some of them found the regu- 21,002, and the difficulties that have prevent-lation boot too much for them and preferred to ed the construction of this noble pile up to the present moment. We have heard of the do the trot in putties tied round their feet, difficulties of the present Supreme Court from

which resulted in a few blister and some tem- the Chief Justice, and I sympathise with him porary enlargement. But the detachment ar- deeply, and I think it struck me while herived in excellent spirits and appeared to was speaking-that for the present, if the same difficulties arise, we should change the motto Justice be done if the stamp should fall." over the judgment-seat and make it "Let (Laughter and applause.) The Chief Justice also complained of the noise of the roller, but he bas omitted to state that the roller was tiganis to the Supreme Court, where the engaged in smoothing the way for the probability is that the figure there that attracted them was the Chief Justice sitting delivering his judgments, with the calmness of irritation in knowing that every stamp meant for the Colony at least five cents or perhaps more. (Laughter.) Now, I think, the lesson we have learned from his observations has thrown a light upon the charity of our Chinese friends, because I have known much of it, and now we hear from the Chief Justice that when an un- fortunate man is at his last gasp he is pursed, cared for, and at last buried, and after that his will is made. (aughter.) Can charity do more? (Renewed laughter.) Well, from time to time I have read sarcastic strictures upan the supineness of the Goverument in their delay in carrying out this most necessary public building and while I wished I had Aladdin's lamp I wandered if those who carped at us understood the time that was necessary in carrying to its conclusion a great building of this kind. First of all, immediately after the Commission, we had the plans prepared here and sent forward to England. Then they returned the plans saying that on consideration those plans were rejected, and others were way, but unfortunately ignored the fact that referred to us, which were admirable in their Hongkong had a winter as well as a summer climate, which necessitated a reconsideration. Then again, when these plans were returned, the details were obliged to be considered by the Judges, and the Ear, and the solicitors and all the people concerned, and their recom- mendations as to what was necessary for the proper administration had to go home again, and again be considered. When you come to remember that had to be done you will agree with me that this could not be done very rapidly, even by the aid of the telegraph, at á distance of ten thousand miles. And then, when everything was settled, came the getting out of which was a work of many months. I myself the enormous mass of details of the quantities,

at one time felt the impatience of uninstructed ignotance, and with fiery zeal I determined to go down and examine for myself the works and push forward what I thought the work of the laggard draughtsman. I left the office with a chastened spirit (laughter)

with and

the -consciousness that the enormous mass of detail in getting out the quantities was being got through with as much speed as was consistent with care, And now the time has come when the difficulties are

of the Parcels Post, the machine-stamping departments of the Post office, and the Collector of Stamp Duties. (Laughter.) Last year, I recol lect being entirely suppressed as a Judge. It was in Chambers; and whenever the legal gentlemen got to the most interesting point of their argument, the stamping machine would commence operatipos, with the regularity of a with beating on an anvila smith who "harmonious black- was certainly not smith." (Laughter.) The machine was within 20 feet, of the seats we were occupying, and we had, day after day, to select our most per suasive officer (it was mostly Mr. Seth-you know the smoothness of his tongue) to go round and beg for half an hour's cessation, as it was impossible to hear a word. (Laughter.) After much correspondence with the Govern- ment, during your Excellency's absence, that machine was removed but I believe the Collec tor of Stamp Revenue has never been thorough ly happy since (Laughter.) But as for the carpentering and the hammering et parcel post cases, these, like the poor, are."ever with us,” and, at times, we have, owing to our proximity to the Queen's Road, visits from the steam- ro'ler, which seems to consider that the granite in front of the windows of the Court House is best crushed into shape during the sittings of the Court. I believe my colleague, Mr. Justice Wise, was once very nearly committing the steam roller and its driver for contempt of The Somaliland Operations. Court, but I daresay there were difficulties in London, November 5: the way of getting it upstairs into the presence News from Somaliland is that the Mad of the outraged Judge to receive the merited Mullah is making a last desperate stand against sentence. (Laughter) At present the Past the English troops who are seeing to captureOffice occupies about half of the ground floor or kill him. He has captured a quantity of of the Supreme Court. I remember on my re- ammunition and provisions of the British. turn from leave of absence, some years ago, T❘

found that the Post Office had expropriated me. (Laughter.) could pload no New Territories Treaty, and they took possession of the At torney-General's and Crown Solicitor's cham- bers, and remain there now. At one time I remember that the Registrar-General had Foooms in the Supreme Court Room, one had to push one's way through a crowd of Chinese applicants for those numerous licenses which he has the duty of granting or withholding. 1 can speak only from personal recollection, of a period of some years, but that is quite loog enough to impress upon me the fact that there is no heating apparatus in the Court Once there were hot-water pipes, but no officer was deputed to look after them, and one of the former Chief Justices preferred catching cold to listening to the weird blood-curdling noises those pipes produced and running the risk of an explosion. The jurymen who sit in the February Sessions always appear to me ex- Ma Wong Hoi, the famous rebel and pirate,tremely unhappy, and I have often sympathised who for months past terrorized the district with them. (Laughter.) But I have, said around Shek Loong, has at last been captu ed. enough about the present Courthouse as a Last month, Admiral Ho, commandant of the southern feet, left for Weichow with several gunboats on an expedition against this bandit. The force was attacked on its way up the river by Ma Wong Hoi and the fighting lasted for eight hours; the pirates retiring when darkness set in. Last week, information reached the Admiral to the effect that the rebel chief was near Shek Loong, whereupon this officer or ganised a column in which all the available naval and military forces co-operated. The pirates were attacked and defeated, the majority flying into the mountains. The village of the pirate chief was bombarded by the gunboats and it is stated that 300 natives were slain, Fourteen soldiers were killed during the opera- tions. Ma Wong Hoi fled across the plain but was captured by three peasants, one of whom was shot dead in the struggle, at a place about 15 or 20 miles from Shek Loong The Admiral paid £9,-oo-to the two natives when they hand. ed over Ma Wong Hoi to him. The people are delighted at the capture of this villain, and the officials declare that there is now no fear of further trouble on the East and West Rivers from Canton to Weichow. It is stated that Ma Wong was at one time ma/co to a European In Hongkong. He is now being conducted to Canton where he will be beheaded in a few

The U. S. Pacifle Squadron.

San Francisco, 4th November. Rear Admiral Glass, Pacific Squadron, has left the Western Coast of the United States for

a cruise to Honolulu,

CANTON NOTES.

(From Our Correspondent)

Canton 9th November.

On leaving here the Prince went to Shanhai- kwan, where he played a brilliant game of billiards with a Shanhaikwan resident in which he scored a fine win. The Prince then invited all present to enjoy themselves at his expense and entertained the hotel guests throughout. the remainder of the evening. He has now gone on to Japan under doctors' orders. He is midectly not losing sight of North China, where

has so many compatriots, however, as I hear | he has ordered the P. & T. Times to be sent him in India for a year.

News from the interior of Chibli shows that

just now, mainly due to excessive want caused there is considerable lawlessness in the province

by the failure or destruction of crops. In the apting the want of rain, and later in the year the heavy rains have ruined all chance of har. vest in several districts and in some places large tracts of land are still submerged. This no doubt has stimulated to daring robbery, and news comes of gangs attacking farms and inti midating the inmates, while some of the party actually cut dows and cart off the kaotiang and other crops. The officials seem afraid to act, and the population between terror and starva- tion seem rapidly verging on rebellion.

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overcome and the foundation-stone is at last ready for the. superstructure. At first- think it was mentioned--it was to have been placed upon the northern portion of this vacant ground. I am glad that was rejected, because my view is that the northern portion should never be built spon, but that it should remain as a public garden to be adorned by the statues of their Majesties the King and Queen, and to become in time a fitting entrance to the city when the Statue Wharf is replaced by a new pier of the same description as Blake Pler. (Applause.) As the Director of Public Works bas informed us, the progress of Hong: kong in commerce and prosperity during the building. If I have said too much your last ten or eleven years has been phenomenal. But, gentlemen, when drowsy and disjointed Excellency knows how delightful it is to

China shall have been aroused by the busile of ventilate long-suppressed grievances, and will in your goodness excuse me. Turning to the great railways carrying her merchandise, and the whir of the engines bringing to the surface work of the Court it may be of public interest

her buried treasure and giving employment to to give some idea of what goes on within its millions of her industrious people who are now walls believe the Chinese are not at all liable to periodical famines or driven to robber inclined to embark in litigation in their own bands, then the reciprocal trade of Fast and country. But they seem quite willing to do so West will be indeed as.nn ocean to a lake, and in Hongkong, Speaking of the last ten Hongkong with her unrivalled position and ber-ON months, namely, from 1st January, 1903, to arms flung wide for the unrestricted commerce 315 October, 1903, no less than 1,476 civil of the world. will see her crowded shipping actions have been brought, of which no less spread into the deep-dredged bay of Yaumali than 1,200 bave been disposed of. The amount and waiting to load or unload at the wharves of ON BERLIN, in dispute in these actions was roughly the Kowloon terminus of the great arterial rail about $900,000. In addition to all this way from Canton to Hankow (applause); while there have in the same period been eight the Chater of that day (laughter) will cast his Admiralty cases and 26 Bankruptcy petitions eye over the hills and valleys of the Kowloon and an immense number of applications for Peninsula, and will make the crooked places ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer...... 133 probate and administration. I find that on an straight and the rough places plain, and A average for the last five years the value of the pre-build a city that will make the Sanitary Board ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer ......714 Privata so days' sight ................. nem. perty for which probate or administration has laugh with glee (laughter), while therein $3,000,000 per annum. I am afraid some of the admiration in the quiet night on the, winkling Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate.. been granted has been nearer $4,000,000 than thousands of prosperous workers will gaze with ON YOKOHAMA, T.T........ Chinese wills are made by the family after the lights of the reconstructed mother city lying Gold Leaf in touch, per tael supposed testator's death (laughter), as an nestled at the foot of the guardian Peak and Bar Silver Ear amicable arrangment to prevent having to clinging to its side. (Applause.) If is in such

• OPIUM QUOTATIONE. take out administration and find securities for a city as will then anse that this splendid

Today's quotations are as follows in the necessary bond. Indeed, I had a very funny building with its lefty dome, will be a fitting so-called will presented for probate only yester- and a proper temple for the pure, impartiak day which begins with unusual candour, by and incorruptible administration of justice MALWA NEW reciting that the testator is now already tempered with mercy that is the foundation dead (Laughter.). It rather gave the scheme of the rock upon which alone contented society AWAY) and la interesting as shoring the ins may endure, and in that sacred name it has PATK geanity of some of our Chinese, follow-citliens. bean my happiness to lay the foundation-store Br As regards the criminal jurisdiction 221 persons, this day, (Loud applenie |

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FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

on

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HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.

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Hongkong, 13th November, 1903. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR SWATOW.

THE Company's Steamship

"THALES".

Captain Robson, will be despatched for the above Port, TO-MORROW, the 14th instant, at 3 P.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co... General Managers. Hongkong, 13th November, 1903. [13600 OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE.

"DORIC"

*Capthữn G. S. Weigall;" will be despatched as above, TO-MORROW, the 14th instant, a 4 F.M.

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This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for First class Passengers, and is fitted through- out with Electric Light: 159 40

For Freight or Passage apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Caj

General Managers. Hongkong, 13th November, 1903.

EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN. STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE- (Calling at TIMOR, PORT Darwin and Queens PORTS, and taking. through Cargo to Adelaide, NEW ZEALAND. TASMANIA, &C.)

LAND

HE Steamship

TH

"EMPIRE,"

Captain P. T. Helms, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SATURDAY, the

instant, at 4 P.M. :.

This well-known Stoameris specially fitted fới Passengers, and has a Refrigerating_Chamber which ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions Ice, &c, throughout the voyage.

This Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric-light.

A Stewardess and a duly qualified Surgeon are carried.

passengers the steamers of the Company have NB. To assure the additional comfort as

electric fans fitted in staterooms."

For Freight or Passage, apply to:

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., Agents. Hongkong, 13th November, 1003. [12890 THE AMERICAN ASIATIC STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

STEAMSHIP SERVICE FOR NEW YORK VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. “HE Company's Steamship

THE

19-5

HERMISTON,"

Captain W.. T. Bain, will be despatched a above on WEDNESDAY, the 25th November

For Freight, &c apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Agents. Hongkong, 13th November, 1903.

"GLEN" LINE OF STEAMSHIPS;O

FOR LONDON AND ANTWERP: HE Steamship

THE

[1284

"GLENSHIEL," “ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship Captain J. McGillivray, will be despatched a

above on THURSDAY, the 3rd December.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

-MCGREGOR BROS., & GOW

Mark Agents (40) Hongkong, 13th November, 1903. [1334

are hereby notified that their Goods are at their risk being discharged into Lighters and/or landed into our Godowns Nos. 1 and 2, at may be had either from Lighters of from our Kennedy Town (Marine Lot 243), and delivery. Godowns upon countersignature of Bills of Lading.

Goods remaining unclaimed after the 20th instant will be subject to rent.

All Claims must be sent in to me on or before the 23rd instant r they will not be recognised;

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

J. STAURT THOMSON, Acting Agent. Hongkong, 13th November, 1903,

VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.

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are

reminded that entries for the GER- MEMBERS of the above Club MAN, PARSEE, AND CHINESE CUPS Close TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, the rath instant, at 6.30 PM. when Captains and Crews

be chosen.

Coxswains are also reminded that entries for the above races, as well as that for the CHAIRMAN'S CHALLENGE also close TO- MORROW, at the same hour,

H. C. AUSTEN, Acting Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 13th November, 1903. [1361e

EDWARDS, PIRY & CO., LIMITED.

JOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA- ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

of the above Company will be held at No. 1, Duddell Street (first floor), on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of November, 1993, at 1.30 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of considering the position of the Company, when the follow- ing resolution will be proposed :-

7. That this meeting approves of the pro- posed sale of the business of the Company to the said Joseph Snowell Plant,

2. That the Company be wound up volun- tarily.

3. That Joseph Snowell Plant be and is hereby appointed liquidator for the purposes of such winding up.

T. EDWARDS, S. D. PIRY, General Managers.

Dated, 13th November, 1903,

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"SHIRE " LINE OF STEAMSHIP-

COMPANY,

FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE

AND YOKOHAMA,

THE Steamship

FLINTSHIRE,"

Captain J. M. Haffner, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SUNDAY, the. 15th instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., Agents.

[1363 Hongkong, 13th November, 1903.

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